California
What is California's nickname officially designated in 1968?
The Golden State
Which state is the largest state by area?
Alaska
It is more than twice the size of Texas.
How many official U.S. federal holidays are observed?
12
NY, MLK, Presidents, Memorial, Junetteenth, Independence, Labor, Columbus/Indigenous, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
What state is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York Harbor
A. California
B. Montana
C. Arkansas
A. California
We have 9 of the national parks
What is the state flower?
California Poppy
Which state is home to the largest tree by volume?
California
The General Sherman Tree, located in Sequoia National Park, is a giant sequoia.
True or False: Easter is not a national holiday.
True
While it is a SIGNIFICANT religious holiday for MANY in the world, & celebrated by MANY Americans, it is not among the federally recognized holidays.
What state is Mount Rushmore, also known as the Shrine of Democracy, depicting George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, & Thomas Jefferson carved into?
South Dakota
*from 1927-1941 under the direction of sculptor Gutzon Borglum
What state would you travel to for the famous Mardi Gras Carnival Season?
Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana is particularly famous for its elaborate Mardi Gras celebrations.
What animal is California known for?
California grizzly bear
Which state flag is not rectangular?
Ohio
It is the only pendant-shaped flag in the US.
What is the name of the traditional Hawaiian Christmas dish, often served at the holidays?
A. Loco Moco
B. Haupia
C. Bread Pudding
C. Bread Pudding
What state is The Gateway Arch located?
A. Mississippi
B. Illinois
C. Missouri
C. Missouri
The 630ft high arch stands along the Mississippi River & is the tallest man-made, U.S. monument & popular tourist attraction.
Which state offers vast wilderness, glaciers, Northern Lights & opportunities for wildlife viewing?
Alaska
Fairbanks is great for exploring gold rush history & viewing Northern Lights.
What is California's official state fruit as of 2013, with over 90% of the nation's crop grown here?
Avocado
Which state has the only active diamond mine?
Arkansas
You can visit Crater of Diamonds State Park and supposedly keep any diamonds you find.
How long does it take to grow an average sized Christmas tree?
A. 6 months
B. 5 years
C. 7-15 years
C. 7-15 years
33 million real trees are sold in the U.S. each year.
Which state is the iconic Golden Gate Bridge located?
California
*the 'International Orange' suspension bridge replaced a ferry system & was opened to the public for the first time on May 27,1937 for 'Pedestrian Day', marking a week-long 'Golden Gate Bridge Fiesta' held to celebrate its completion. More than 200,000 people paid .25ea to walk the bridge.
What state is best known for its Broadway shows & fine dining experiences?
New York
What is the official state dog breed?
*Shelter Pet*
California does not have an official state dog breed. In 2015, the designation was made to promote the adoption of animals from shelters.
Which state is home to the oldest capital city in the US?
New Mexico
Santa Fe was founded in 1610.
What is the most traveled holiday in the USA?
Thanksgiving
80 million Americans will travel 50+miles during Wed-Sun Thanksgiving.
What state is the famous natural monument, the Grand Canyon located in?
A. Nevada
B. Arizona
C. Colorado
B. Arizona
The canyon was carved naturally by water from the Colorado river/plateau region.
Which state is made up entirely of islands & became our 50th state in 1959?
Hawaii
Located in the Pacific Ocean, about 2,000 miles southwest of the U.S. mainland.